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Page 12 THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – Friday, September 13, 2019 THE SOUNDS OF SAUGUS By Mark Vogler H ere are a few tidbits that you might want to know about this week in Saugus. Thirteen and counting! If everyone who pulled nomination papers for the Board of Selectmen or the School Committee turns in their papers with enough signatures by next Tuesday, there could be a field of 13 candidates vying for one of the five spots on each board. Of course, pulling nomination papers from the Town Clerk’s Office and actually taking the time to gather the necessary signatures are entirely different scenarios. The first is merely a statement of interest. The second is what actually gets a candidate’s name on the Nov. 5 ballot. The latest to pull papers from the Town Clerk’s Office were Matthew Canterbury for selectman and John S. Hatch for School Committee member. There are five potential candidates for the Housing Authority so far. Stay tuned. Last chance to pull nomination papers If you plan to become a candidate for public office in the town’s fall elections and haven’t yet pulled your nomination papers, today (Friday, Sept. 13) is your last opportunity. The Town Clerk’s Office will be open until 5 p.m. But once you secure your nomination papers, don’t put them down and forget about them. You have until 5 p.m. next Tuesday (Sept. 17) to submit them to the Town Clerk’s Office. Fifty certified signatures of registered voters are required for the Board of Selectmen, School Committee and the Housing Authority. Ten certified signatures of registered voters are required for Town Meeting members. These signatures must be of registered voters in the candidate’s precinct. It appears there could be a few openings up for grabs on both the School Committee and the Board of Selectmen. Several of the incumbents on these two local elected bodies may not be running for reelection in the November town elections, according to reports. School Committee members Elizabeth Marchese and Lisa Morgante have already said they aren’t running for reelection. Meanwhile, Mark Mitchell is the only incumbent selectman who hasn’t pulled papers yet. If you have ever considered helping out your community in an elected or appointed role, time is running out if you want to do it this year. Cub Scout recruitment switched With the postponement of last Saturday’s Founders Day until tomorrow (Saturday, Sept. 14) on account of the bad weather that was forecast, Cub Scout Pack 62 has switched its recruitment location to coincide with its fundraising efforts. Pack 62 will be having its recruitment at the same location as the Cub Scout Taco in a Bag Stand. Scout leaders will be there to answer questions and to help sign up new members. If you can’t make it to the sign-ups Saturday down near Town Hall, you may come down any (school day) Monday night from 6:45 to 8 p.m. at the Cliftondale Congregational Church at 50 Essex St. in Saugus. Please use the door marked “office” in the front of the church. We are located in the basement. Cub Pack 62 welcomes boys from age five (kindergarten) to 10 (Grade 5). Our Boy Scout program is for young men ages 10 1/2 to 17 (Grades 6-12). Ifor any questions on our Cub Scout program, please contact Cubmaster Bill Ferringo at pack62saugus@gmail.com or bferringo@comcast.net For Boy Scouts, please contact Scoutmaster John Kane at troop62saugus.org or 781-389-2708. A “Shout-Out” for Joanne Genzale In case you might not have noticed, there is a new artist in town. And her works are on display at a popular downtown restaurant. That’s according to Jeanie Bartolo, Town Meeting Member for Precinct 6. This week, Jeanie emailed us this nomination: “This shout out goes to Joanne Genzale. The Town’s much loved Hammersmith Restaurant’s interior was recently remodeled and Joanne was the artist who painted the beautiful mural on the walls. Hope everyone stops by to see it, it truly is a work of art.” Want to “Shout-Out” a fellow Saugonian? This is an opportunity for our paper’s readers to single out – in a brief mention – remarkable acts or achievements by Saugus residents. Just send an email (mvoge@comcast.net) with the mention in the subject line of “An Extra Shout Out.” No more than a paragraph. Anything longer might lend itself to a story and/or photo. Full Harvest Moon Night Hike tomorrow Feel like a nice autumn walk? Try going out on a Full Harvest Moon Night Hike tomorrow (Saturday, Sept. 14), from 8:00 to 9:30 p.m. Show up at the Christopher P. Dunne Visitor Center at Breakheart Reservation (177 Forest St., Saugus). Experience Breakheart in a whole new light – or lack of light! Learn why the Native Americans called September’s moon the Full Harvest Moon as you take in the spectacular nocturnal view over Silver Lake. This is an easy, 2.5-mile hike, mostly along paved paths, for ages eight and up. Bring water; insect repellent is recommended. Dress for the weather and wear closed-toe shoes. Flashlights are allowed if necessary. Registration is required; email stacy.kilb@mass.gov. Fall Festival at Breakheart Feel like a fall festival? Try out Saturday, Sept. 28, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Food! Fun! Fall! Free activities for kids and families. The list of things to do includes a baby animal petting zoo from McDonny’s Traveling Farm, a stuff-your-own-scarecrow, a photo booth, free donuts & food samples, old-fashioned lawn games, a cider press demo with tasting, a tour-a-truck, hot dogs/water available for purchase, take-home crafts, pumpkin decorating, Friends of Breakheart Gift Shoppe merchandise, and candy-in-the-hay. Meet Smokey Bear and the DCR Fire Patrol. “It’s New To You” SWAP for recycling’s sake Saugus Action Volunteers for the Environment (SAVE) once again joins with the Friends of Breakheart and DCR to sponsor another “It’s New To You” SWAP in conjunction with Breakheart’s 2019 Fall Festival on Saturday, September 28.The SWAP is part of SAVE’s continuing efforts to increase recycling by repurposing still usable goods. The SWAP – an effort to help keep usable items out of the waste stream – will be held from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at Breakheart Reservation’s Christopher P. Dunne Visitors Center (177 Forest St., Saugus). And don’t forget to also bring your worn-out athletic shoes for drop-off in our recycling bin as we plan to once again participate in the Nike Reuse-a-Shoe Program. The donated shoes are ground up and purified to become material that will eventually become part of sports-surfacing products, including safety playground surfacing. This is a free event: no money, just a simple swap. You can bring items or take items, you do not have to do both. Feel free to bring usable items in good condition to the SWAP, typically those things you no longer want but that are too good to throw away, or simply come by and browse – you might find a treasure or two to take home with you. (Please, do not bring items that require special disposal.) For more information about the SWAP, please contact Ann at adevlin@aisle10.net.You can also visit our website at http://www. saugus.org/SAVE or http://www.SaugusSAVE.org and follow the link to our Facebook page. A Chamber kickoff So, is this revival of the Saugus Chamber of Commerce a good thing and will it work? Perhaps those questions can be pondered at an upcoming Chamber function. The organizers of the Chamber invite members and nonmembers to a kickoff cocktail party at Rosaria Restaurant (190 Main St., Saugus) from 5 to 7 p.m. on Oct. 24. There will be a cash bar, complimentary appetizers, networking and discounted membership. Check it out. Help send Troop 62 scouts to Alaska Saugus Boy Scout Troop 62 is planning a 2022 trip to Alaska. Want to help them out? If you enjoy golf, or feel like contributing to a worthy, charitable cause, then get involved in the 2019 Golf Scramble Tournament that is set for 2 p.m. on Oct. 20 at Cedar Glen in Saugus. The rain date is Oct. 27. So, join the troop for some fun and golf. There will be food, raffles, prizes and more. (Raffles and games will be cash only). The contests include the following: 50/50 Closest to the pin, 50/50 Longest Drive and 50/50 Putting Contest. This is an 18 and over event, so no children are allowed to participate. The money raised will help Troop 62 scouts in pulling off their 2022 trip to Alaska. The single player admission to play golf and the food is $75. To register with cash/check, call John Zirpolo at 617-970-7471. Limited space is available. No tickets will be sold after Oct. 1. When placing your order, please note Scout or Scout Leader referral: List names of players you would like to play with (no guarantees). Any food allergy? Sorry there are no refunds. Does your company want to sponsor a hole? We have 10 spots open. Holes 1-9 and the putting green for our putting contest. Along with the company Sponsor-A-Hole, there is a $350, four-player admission fee to play golf and for food. Want to join in the fun but you do not play golf? Then pay $25 for a one-person food ticket. For more details, go to troop62Saugus.org and look up “events”. Happy golfing! Saugus High Class of ’69 reunion The Saugus High School Class of 1969 is planning for its 50th class reunion. The reunion will be held on Sept. 20 at 6:30 p.m. at Kowloon. Cost: $50 per person – checks payable to Marie Adams – memo line: “SHS REUNION.” They can be mailed to Marie Adams, 9 Profile Dr., Merrimack, NH 03054. The alumni newsletter will have this info in it also. The following day is open house at SHS for walk through and events prior to its demolition to make way for new athletic fields, etc. For classmates coming from out of state or who would just like a hotel within walking distance from the event, call Red Roof Inn at (781) 941-1400 and book ASAP. For more details, check with Dennis Gould: (617) 267-4847. Election workers needed! Feel like working the polls on Tuesday, Nov. 5? Well, Saugus Town Clerk Ellen Schena is looking for you to help cover the local election. There will be two shifts working: from 6 a.m. to 2 p.m. and from 2 p.m. to 9 p.m. If interested, please call (781) 231-4104 or come to the Town Clerk’s Office. Calling civic-minded Saugus students Hey, Saugus High School students? Want to do something fun, educational and worthwhile on Tuesday, Nov. 5, when Saugus holds its town elections? Town Clerk Ellen Schena has an offer you might consider. 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